Costa Rica National Parks / North Pacific / Cabo Blanco

Cabo Blanco Biological Preserve

The reserve is located at the most south-western point Nicoya Peninsula, close to the village of Montezuma and its beaches. It was declared a reserve in 1963 and protects a land area of about 12 km2 (4.6 sq. miles) which is overgrown with a mix of deciduous and evergreen tropical forest. The sea area measures about 18 km2 (7 sq. miles). The reserve is crisscrossed by different hiking trails; right now only the path “Sendero Sueco” (4 km / 2.5 miles) is open to the public. Next to numerous species of birds, also monkeys, deer and even ocelots can be spotted.

The arrival is quite difficult, a 4-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended. The reserve is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.